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Why David Lynch's death is a wake-up call

The death of David Lynch shook all of us to our core. It was heartwarming to see all of us uniting in pain and loss. It made me think, what does the pain of losing him tell us about our own miserable position in this world? Let’s talk about it together. 0:00 Lynch directing with intuition 1:20 Realism taking over the world 02:05 David Graeber and the death of creativity 03:12 Byung-Chul Han and the cycle of production 03:45 The solution

Why Iggy Pop cut himself on stage

As well as being known as the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop’s early career was infamous for his bloody performances. On many occasions, he cut himself and inflicted self-harm on stage. It blows my mind to witness such a grotesque act performed by an artist. How and why could he do that to himself? Let’s delve into this together. 0:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyaLyDa9nr0&t=35s] The political background of the 60’s 2:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyaLyDa9nr0&t=155s] The roots of punk music 5:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyaLyDa9nr0&t=340s] Self-harm according to psychology #iggypop [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iggypop] #punk [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/punk]

Gladiator 2 review: Did it complete the legacy of the first one?

Gladiator is one of the biggest epic stories of cinema history. What was so unique about Gladiator? And can the second one live up to its legacy? Spoilers ahead. 0:00 Why Gladiator was great 02:17 What's wrong with the characters of Gladiator 2 05:55 The weakest link

Ethan Hawke knows how to grieve

Ethan Hawke got lost so many times in his career that finding his way back became his signature. And he did it thanks to his potent mourning processes every time he lost someone or something he held dear. 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZjzz4iWtY&t=0s] The death of River Phoenix 0:42 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZjzz4iWtY&t=42s] The childhood of Ethan Hawke 2:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZjzz4iWtY&t=175s] How Hawke survived his 20's 06:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZjzz4iWtY&t=364s] The clash of the dreams 07:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZjzz4iWtY&t=443s] Writing saves him 8:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZjzz4iWtY&t=515s] Stage fright 10:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isZjzz4iWtY&t=627s] Potent mourning processes #ethanhawke [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ethanhawke]

Loneliness is rooted in your fears

Sex and the City and Friends are about the families we create as we grow up. Despite their similarities, there is one major issue both shows do not tackle: loneliness. But there is one television series that provides adequate solutions to loneliness. What is loneliness? And how is it rooted in your fears? 0:00 Sex and the City and Friends about creating your own family 1:00 Loneliness causes pain 3:14 City life deepens loneliness 4:19 The solution to loneliness 7:42 Only Murders in the Building is about loneliness